In addition to his parents, James is the beloved grandson of James C. and Maude Sherer of Stone Creek, Terry A. and Tina Walton, Jr. of New Philadelphia and Mark E. Burger of Baltic; great-grandson of Tom and Mary Lou Hutras of Dover, Mary and J.R. Mahaffey of Uhrichsville, and Doris Burger of Baltic.
Other survivors included two aunts, Jade Burger of New Philadelphia, and Brittany Walton of Dover; an uncle, Josh Walton of Dover and a cousin, Crimson Tate of New Philadelphia. Completing the family are many loving great-aunts and great-uncles and their families.
James was preceded in death by great-grandparents; Jesse Sherer, Dolares Luthy, and Wayne Burger.
No public visitation or services will be held. The Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia is handling arrangements.
An angel in the book of life wrote down our baby’s birth. Then whispered as she closed the book; “far too beautiful for earth.” – Unknown –
In an expression of gratitude for the basket provided to the family, memorial contributions in memory of James may be directed to Forget-Me-Not Baskets, Inc. c/o Sara Ringle, 104 Carol Drive Creston, OH 44217.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of James by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.geibcares.com.
Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia








